Tender

X-Ray Diffractometer for LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

16 Sep 2024 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University is inviting tenders for the supply, delivery, and installation of a floor-standing X-Ray Diffractometer for nuclear materials analysis and general engineering materials analysis. The procurement process, initiated in the Tender stage, pertains to the Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipment industry category. This tender is open under the open procedure method, specifying key deadlines, with the tender submission period concluding on 14th October 2024 by 09:00. The equipment is to be installed at Lancaster University's Bailrigg Campus, with delivery expected by March 2025, and the contract for this procurement runs from 30th October 2024 to 30th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing. Companies with expertise in nuclear engineering tools, particularly those capable of integrating advanced functions like grazing incidence, micro-XRD, in-situ high-temperature, and powder diffraction measurements, will find this opportunity particularly appealing. With a project budget of £330,000 including VAT, this procurement can provide substantial business growth prospects for suppliers as the equipment is poised to support cutting-edge research within Lancaster University's School of Engineering and its Nuclear Science & Technology Group, benefiting the broader scientific community.

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Notice Title

X-Ray Diffractometer for LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

Notice Description

The University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the supply, delivery and installation of a floor standing X-ray diffractometer for nuclear materials analysis and general Engineering materials analysis. A key feature of the system will be the ability to carry out grazing incidence, micro-XRD, in situ high temperature and powder diffraction measurements aligned with research needs in the department's Nuclear Engineering group. The system will be installed within a radiation supervised area facility and integrated within the UTGARD suite of laboratories. UTGARD (Uranium/Thorium Beta-Gamma Active Research and Development) laboratory is a BEIS/DECC-funded, NNUF-affiliated national facility, open to external users for studying nuclear process chemistries at levels up to pre-scale-up - especially, but not limited to, all stages of reprocessing including: fuel dissolution; fission product / minor actinide / actinide separations; and oxide product precursor conditioning and precipitation. This new equipment forms a new extension to UTGARD funded as part of the governments Uranium Innovation Centre (UIC) program and will support three new post-doctoral researchers as well as existing research within the Nuclear Science & Technology Group within the School of Engineering. Delivery of the equipment must be before March 2025, as this equipment is expected to be operational during that month. It is anticipated that the effective operational life of the machine will be 10 years. This purchase supports the University's objective to maintain its place as a world class research establishment. This purchase must fit within a project budget of PS330,000 incl. VAT. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d6e2254-d919-4098-9705-227c1026fe19
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Amanda Fryers
Contact Email
a.fryers@lancaster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524594499

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YR
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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